· acct is the largest shelter in the state of pa and serves thousands every year. We are working to make philadelphia a place where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. She has a calm, loving nature and is an absolute joy to have around. Mercedes is a truly sweet and gentle soul who is looking for her forever home. · shelter officials say it’s often tough to find adoptive or foster homes for animals over the holidays. The shelter is completely full with adoptable pets. · its mission is to provide shelter , care, and lifesaving services for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals , while also protecting the health, safety, and welfare of philadelphia ’s residents -- benefiting all city residents regardless of race or economic status. Dogs with minor behavioral issues who would normally have to wait longer to find the right home may not be afforded that time because space is so limited. Now the shelter , feeling overwhelmed, is asking for help from the public. Without new homes many of the animals will have to be euthanized. · founded in 1874, the morris animal refuge is a pioneer in animal welfare. The philadelphia -based life saving organization is committed to adoption, education, and high-quality care with the goal of finding positive and humane outcomes for animals in need. · as inflation continues to rise, more families across philadelphia are being forced to make a heartbreaking decision — surrendering their pets due to financial or housing hardship. We do so through rescue, foster care, adoption, and preventing pet homelessness in the first place by offering low-cost spay/neuter and basic vet care. Mercedes loves her walks and still has plenty of energy for her age, but she’s equally happy to spend her downtime sleeping or snuggling on the couch.

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